# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=650 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 651 --- ## [Can't remove my key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-remove-my-key/137252)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Newman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Newman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-remove-my-key/137252 "2019-03-26T12:42:43Z")
I accidentally turned off my car while driving down the road. I put it in neutral and it started back up fine. Now when i got home it was difficult to put into park and now i cant remove my key from the ignition. Also th… --- ## [2003 Kia Spectra electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-spectra-electrical-problems/137119)
**Author:** [@Jupe\_Nupes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jupe_Nupes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-spectra-electrical-problems/137119 "2019-03-26T10:31:00Z")
I have a 2003 Kia spectra. It is old, and has started having electrical problems. We just moved to CA, and over Christmas Break it sat and wouldn’t start up. Dead battery, wouldn’t hold a charge, so we replaced it. Turn… --- ## [Changed oil but not showing up on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-but-not-showing-up-on-dipstick/26525)
**Author:** [@indyroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indyroberts)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-but-not-showing-up-on-dipstick/26525 "2019-03-26T04:03:26Z")
I just changed my oil (2001 Montero Sport 3.0L) and added 4.5 quarts and only the tip of the dipstick is showing oil. No oil light is on and it seems to running fine. I made an appointment with the dealer but should I te… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe - MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-coupe-mpg/137204)
**Author:** [@murray41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murray41)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-coupe-mpg/137204 "2019-03-26T03:51:18Z")
2013 elantra my best milage is maybe 23 mpg highway. i am original owner and do get gas card every year but it is based on a 2 mpg difference than what the sticker stated i believe. what should mpg should car get? I h… --- ## [1985 Ford Ranger -Transmission slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-ranger-transmission-slippage/137014)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Daye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Daye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-ranger-transmission-slippage/137014 "2019-03-26T03:28:42Z")
Good day all! I own a 1985 Ford Ranger, 2wd, 2.8l automatic. a couple weeks back i noticed my transmission slips out of first gear right around the time when it should shift into second. I brought it in to my mechanic … --- ## [Oil pressure sensor working in reverse? OBS Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sensor-working-in-reverse-obs-ford/137242)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-sensor-working-in-reverse-obs-ford/137242 "2019-03-26T03:16:46Z")
Well im back again folks. This time I think I actually have a bad wire! (1993 Ford F250 M/T 351w/5.8l 4x4) So, I had a new oil pressure sensor put in when all the fluids were changed out. The reason for the new one is t… --- ## [No Power in gear!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-in-gear/137257)
**Author:** [@sawyerpierson\_149952](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sawyerpierson_149952)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-in-gear/137257 "2019-03-26T03:15:11Z")
I have 1991 Toyota Camry dx with the 4 speed automatic transmission and the 4 cylinder 3s-fe engine. I have recently changed the cv axles, alternator, MAF sensor, and distributor. I drove the car for 4-5 days with no pr… --- ## [High Pitched Buzzing Sound on Acceleration at High Speeds for Honda Odyssey 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-buzzing-sound-on-acceleration-at-high-speeds-for-honda-odyssey-2010/136755)
**Author:** [@luckpro\_149646](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luckpro_149646)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-buzzing-sound-on-acceleration-at-high-speeds-for-honda-odyssey-2010/136755 "2019-03-26T02:35:04Z")
Hi there! I am new so thank you for helping out! I have a 2010 Honda Odyssey that was/is running amazing. I purchased it new and it has about 67,000 miles on it now. Took it over the weekend to get oil change and air fi… --- ## [2010 Outback malfunction MFD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-outback-malfunction-mfd/136437)
**Author:** [@gattamom\_149413](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gattamom_149413)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-outback-malfunction-mfd/136437 "2019-03-26T01:48:50Z")
The Multi Function Display (fuel, clock outside temp) in my 2010 Subaru Outback has suddenly gone dark. At the same time key remote will not lock/unlock vehicle. Thoughts? --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Codes and oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-codes-and-oil-consumption/137254)
**Author:** [@Prius081](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prius081)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-codes-and-oil-consumption/137254 "2019-03-26T01:38:03Z")
278,000 miles. Burns 1/4 to 1/2 quart every 3000 miles for the past 100,000 miles but seems not to be getting any worse. Car runs great. started tripping engine codes 0420 (cat converter) and 0456 (small evap system l… --- ## [What is this? Found under my hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-found-under-my-hood/137085)
**Author:** [@Mk.brass\_149852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mk.brass_149852)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-found-under-my-hood/137085 "2019-03-25T22:53:27Z")
Just took my 07 Corolla in to have the starter and fuse relays looked at. Came home and found this laying loose on the passenger side under the hood. What is this and should it be secured to something? There are two hole… --- ## [2019 Nissan Frontier - Paint question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-frontier-paint-question/137175)
**Author:** [@Sylvia07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sylvia07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-frontier-paint-question/137175 "2019-03-25T22:03:53Z")
I’m looking to purchase a midsize truck. I went to a Nissan dealership and I really like the Frontier but while I was inspecting the paint I noticed a section of the rear back side on both sides that have a bubbling pain… --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Free engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-free-engine/137179)
**Author:** [@JOhnValachovic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOhnValachovic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-free-engine/137179 "2019-03-25T21:47:36Z")
well there was a manufacturers defect in the engine and should be replaced for free C230 --- ## [Paint Scratch "Repair" Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-scratch-repair-repair/137228)
**Author:** [@ari.frink\_149936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ari.frink_149936)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-scratch-repair-repair/137228 "2019-03-25T21:26:35Z")
Hi CarTalk Community, First time poster, long time reader. A few months ago, I made the foolish mistake of trusting a rando in a parking lot who said he could fix the dents and scratches in my car for $140. His work too… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Question on post-recall light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-question-on-post-recall-light/137185)
**Author:** [@Noreen21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noreen21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-question-on-post-recall-light/137185 "2019-03-25T21:17:28Z")
Has anyone had a brake switch light issue occur again after the recall/repair was done? My brake lights will not shut off even after car is turned off and key removed. I have to continuously get under the dash, press dow… --- ## [Help what's wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-whats-wrong/137183)
**Author:** [@Crisalv7623\_149913](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crisalv7623_149913)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-whats-wrong/137183 "2019-03-25T21:09:38Z")
After driving my 2007 honda crv, I noticed that the temperature gauge rised from cool to hot. I immediately moved to the emergency lane. As soon as I did that, the car turned off. I let it cool, added water and when I tr… --- ## [Is my radiator to big](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-radiator-to-big/89650)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-radiator-to-big/89650 "2019-03-25T20:57:50Z")
92 gmc suburban 350 engine the guy I bought it from says it has a radiator meant for a diesel. I'm assuming it's larger capacity. The truck only run about 160 degrees thermostat appears to be good. I am changing it now .… --- ## [2005 Ford Taurus X - I have a 1406](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-x-i-have-a-1406/137234)
**Author:** [@BARBARAWHEELER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BARBARAWHEELER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-x-i-have-a-1406/137234 "2019-03-25T20:50:48Z")
how to fix error code 1406 --- ## [1997 Ford Taurus - Thrown rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-taurus-thrown-rod/137213)
**Author:** [@RockyWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RockyWilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-taurus-thrown-rod/137213 "2019-03-25T20:05:36Z")
How can you diagnose a thrown rod? Worried this is the issue, but don’t want to risk further damage. Oil is empty right now. There was some leakage where the car was pulled on the side of road. They said they loss engine… --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer - CEL for a year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-cel-for-a-year/137225)
**Author:** [@Kathy37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-cel-for-a-year/137225 "2019-03-25T19:48:48Z")
Car has had check engine light on for over a year. Yesterday while crossing an interesction, it shut down completely. No power, nothing. Coasted to stop, took out key, counted to 10 and it started right up. Dealer is… --- ## [What is This? 2007 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-2007-honda-accord/137227)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Ramsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Ramsey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-2007-honda-accord/137227 "2019-03-25T19:35:25Z")
My family used my car for a road trip and when they came back I noticed that my passenger side seat adjuster was broken and then this rolled out from underneath it the seat, I have no idea what it is tho. --- ## [2004 Ford F350 - Turn signals - where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f350-turn-signals-where-to-start/137193)
**Author:** [@JohnDoyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDoyle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f350-turn-signals-where-to-start/137193 "2019-03-25T19:20:03Z")
The turn signals on my 2004 F350 work intermittently. What could be causing this problem, Many Thanks, John. --- ## [2003 expedition smoke from exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-expedition-smoke-from-exhaust/137218)
**Author:** [@Ca3m0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ca3m0n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-expedition-smoke-from-exhaust/137218 "2019-03-25T18:41:00Z")
I just cut my cats off my expedition, and ever since then there is smoke coming from the exhaust only when it starts and when you Rev it. When I drive there is no smoke coming from it, and when it’s at idle there is also… --- ## [1993 Cadillac DeVille - Noisy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-deville-noisy-brakes/137216)
**Author:** [@Tracydavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracydavis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-deville-noisy-brakes/137216 "2019-03-25T18:28:33Z")
93 Cadillac DeVille clinking noise in driver rear every time apply brakes --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra - Waay too many bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-waay-too-many-bulbs/137206)
**Author:** [@Saunders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saunders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-waay-too-many-bulbs/137206 "2019-03-25T18:14:27Z")
Over the last 2 years we have changed all the bulbs to the highlights and signals lights on front and back at least three times and I got stopped again and another one was out that I just changed. Is there an electrical… --- ## [Suzuki Alto not starts, No current](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-alto-not-starts-no-current/136919)
**Author:** [@data.analytics672\_149743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/data.analytics672_149743)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-alto-not-starts-no-current/136919 "2019-03-25T17:40:38Z")
My car sometimes miss when I start. I am using duplicate keys, while original key also works. When it start missing, it will continuously miss. But still sometimes starts. Battery is new and charged properly. Last time I… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Elantra - Friction Noise at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-elantra-friction-noise-at-low-speeds/137202)
**Author:** [@robert.morris\_149923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert.morris_149923)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-elantra-friction-noise-at-low-speeds/137202 "2019-03-25T16:44:17Z")
Recently I have been hearing a “friction” noise at low speeds which is coming from the rear passenger area, it sounds like the wheel is rubbing against the wheel well. The car is a 2004 hyundai elantra and has been reduc… --- ## [2006 Nissan Sentra- Trans downshifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-sentra-trans-downshifts/137195)
**Author:** [@Rebecca39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-sentra-trans-downshifts/137195 "2019-03-25T16:10:57Z")
I bought my 2006 Nissan Sentra auto. with 19,000 miles. 2-3 times a year the O/D light comes on and transmission down shifts while driving on city streets and on highway. The only way to solve this has been pulling ove… --- ## [Missed deadline for cracked dash - 2006 Lexus RX 400h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missed-deadline-for-cracked-dash-2006-lexus-rx-400h/135816)
**Author:** [@EWalsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EWalsh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missed-deadline-for-cracked-dash-2006-lexus-rx-400h/135816 "2019-03-25T16:00:45Z")
Did not know of Lexus dashboard replacement ZE6. In the military and was deployed at the time the program expired 5/31/2017. Just found out upon my return and now Lexus refuses to cover my cracked dashboard?! Anyone e… --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V Drivers Door Draft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-drivers-door-draft/133638)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Wiederhold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_Wiederhold)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-drivers-door-draft/133638 "2019-03-25T15:38:54Z")
Hello, I have a 2017 Honda CR-V that I purchase last May. Up until the cold weather hit it’s been a great car, but now I can feel a very noticeable draft coming into the drivers side door via the door handle, power wind… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=649) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=651)